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Louisville’s top Paralympian
Last time she competed in the women’s individual biathalon, Masters took home the gold. | Photo by Thomas Lovelock for OIS
From wheels in the summer to skis in the winter, Oksana Masters is a champion of speed + endurance. With 19 medals across seven games under her belt, this local athlete is a force to be reckoned with, no matter the season.
Masters moved to Louisville in 2001 at the age of 12, four years after she came to the US from Ukraine. She was born near the site of the Chernobyl disaster, which has been credited for her being born with missing bones, muscles, fingers, and organs.
It was a coach with the Louisville Rowing Club who first put the Paralympics on Masters’ radar, and she competed in her first games in 2012. She’s competed in multiple events at every summer and winter Paralympics since, nabbing at least one medal each time except in 2016 — when she came in 4th.
Now, Oksana Masters is gearing up for her eighth Paralympics, this time in Milan. She’s had a rough training road, battling a recurring infection in her legs, but she plans to hit the snow in cross country skiing and biathalon events starting this weekend.
JCPS is planning to close 30 early childhood classrooms across 10 schools starting next fall. The school district says all affected students will have a place in existing early childhood centers or a new facility slated to open next year. (WDRB)
Coming Soon
Two chain restaurants are opening new Louisville locations this spring. The second Louisville Yonutz location is set to open on Bardstown Road in April, and the first Paris Baguette in Derby City is planned for Brownsboro Road in May. (Louisville Business First)
The Word
Timberdoodle: A common nickname for the American Woodcock. This wading bird performs an elaborate aerial dance this time of year, and you can catch a glimpse at Bernheim Forest. Check out the full event calendar for dates + times of evening birdwatching programs.
Biz
It’s only March, but it always pays to plan ahead. Small Business Week comes around in May, and we want to highlight all that Louisville’s small business have to offer. Nominate your business now for possible inclusion in our coverage.
Sports
The Louisville Kings are giving away two tickets to the team’s very first home game on Friday, March 27, along with VIP pregame experiences and $200 to spend in the UFL store.
History
150 years ago this week, Kentucky saw a very unusual meteorological event: the meat shower. Check out this article from our colleagues at LEXtoday for a breakdown of the whole grisly affair.
Health
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The Buy
Five viral products that are actually worth paying attention to:
🛍️ A popular swap for claw clips: these flat hair clips for better comfortability and all-day wear.
🛍️ Owala’s best-selling water bottles, now available in exclusive prints + patterns from Urban Outfitters. Or, you can never go wrong with one of the classic color combos.
🛍️ This practical long-handle wall cleaner easily goes from cleaning baseboards to high areas — no step ladder required.
🛍️ A pair of cloud slides with an ultra-cushioned sole and sleek, durable design.
🛍️ Kasa’s smart lightbulbs that have 16+ million color options + can be controlled from anywhere using a free app.
I tried Chica’s Cantina for the first time this week and loved it. The menu includes a handful of different tacos, and you get to customize each with toppings like onions, cilantro, salsa, and pickled onions. My favorite was the oyster hongo al pastor, a spicy oyster mushroom taco. I went for lunch, so I didn’t get to try the cocktail menu, but I can guarantee I’ll be back for that next time.
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